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Thursday, October 9, 2008

Genesis 15:12 "As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and a thick dreadful darkness came over him."

Light is an interesting thing. Some people are content to allow lightbulbs and lamps and flashlights and other artificial means to illuminate their homes and workspaces. And, at times it is so dark that we are forced to use these man-made tactics.

It is my daily custom to open the black drapes in my kitchen and living room as soon as I walk into those rooms each morning. The outside light immediately floods the space whenever I carefully pull the curtains away.

This morning, as I was doing just that, God created a spiritual parallel for me. In our lives, sure, we can use all of the artificial light we want to get the job done. We don't NEED sunlight to accomplish our tasks. But, eventually those artificial lights burn-out and they must be replaced - maybe with the same old kind of bulb, maybe with the latest and greatest energy-efficient bulb, whatever the replacement, it too will need to be removed in a short time. But, the sunlight is a constant. It doesn't burnout, and it doesn't have to be replaced. Certainly, there are times when the sun can't be seen because of the drapes or when it's too cloudy to even catch a glimpse of it.

Isn't God the same as the sun? We have to seek Him [open the drapes], and even then He can seem obscure [because of the clouds], but soon enough His brightness will be illuminating our lives.

You blinded us every morning in college. As I rolled out of bed and rubbed my eyes as I walked into the LR, there you were with all windows open and applying your make up! I always think of you when I see someone open the blinds in the mornings. :)Great parallel!

What a wonderful post and oh, so true. I am glad that God shared it with you so that you could share it with us.. I love the natural light and now I love it even more.. I can't wait to share your parrell with others..

Amen! I love when every day things collide with "higher" things; I was thinking about wedding cake (because, hey, when isn't wedding cake on a girl's mind?!) the other day and compared the details to God's handiwork in creation...

Stopping by from Nana's Box! Thank you for sharing your story. You now have another person praying for you and your family. I know all to well how hard it is to fight cancer as a young person. Not something I can really put into words but i understand.

If you ever need anyone to talk to I'm here! My cancer took so much from me but at the same time it has given me a new family! All us cancer fighters are in this together!!